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BMIN find new home at Trinity Centre Bristol, BS2 ONW

BMIN are delighted to announce that we have secured a new home for regular face to face meetings – with 4 dates set already – taking us into January 2027. Those dates are: MARCH: Tuesday 31st April 12-14pm Subject: JUNE: Wednesday 17th June 12-14pm SEPTEMBER: Wednesday 16th September 12-14pm JANUARY 2027: Thursday 14th January 12-14pm […]

Maqam in Motion – Bristol Sessions

Can you help with a new music project? Bristol-based contemporary Oud player and composer Abdelhay El Haddad has reached out to Bmin. He is seeking guidance and support of this exciting project. Funding is crucial – but can come in a variety of forms so your ideas/suggestions or recommendations of who to talk to would […]

Bristol City Council progress the Bristol Music Fund

Last year Bmin attended a meeting held at Bristol Beacon to discuss the idea of a new Bristol Music Fund. Earlier this week a further meeting was held with concrete plans for the setup of a Community Benefit Society (CBS) to manage those funds. The intent is to collect the funds using a 1% levy […]

Looking to fund your music project?

A message from Help Musicians…………………. Hi all, I’m pleased to let you know that our Next Level fund has reopened today. This is the final time it’ll be available in 2025, so please spread the word through your networks. Recipients receive: You’ll find all the details and eligibility criteria here: Help Musicians | Next Level awards […]

FAC Artists’ Voice 2025 Tour hits Bristol Beacon!

The FAC is going on tour!  We’re bringing our events to London, Bristol, Newcastle, Leicester, and Leeds, and we can’t wait to meet you along the way. Next week we kick things off in London with our Amex Unsigned Stage Takeover at All Points East’s, In the Neighbourhood. Join us for a discussion on grassroots music, followed by an incredible line-up […]

Potential funding opportunities for 2026

This year’s Step Up Fund recipients list (organised by the Featured Artists Coalition) has been announced, with over 40 artists receiving direct financial assistance, mentoring and other benefits. It is supported by Amazon Music. Here is a link to the website announcement Perhaps something some Bmin Members might like to apply for in 2026?

Work with top talent from University of Bristol (Dept of Music)!

Hello Bristol Music Industry Network! My name is Moy McKayle and I manage the external partnerships and the industry placement schemes for the Department of Music at the University of Bristol. Next academic year we are launching  a brand new professional development/placement unit called Professional Development in Music unit for our final year Undergraduate students. I would like to […]